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Mt. Hood Real Estate Sales in March
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Mt. Hood real estate sales for March 2020 came in with a total of twelve closings. The sales run the gamut from a Mt. Hood Village cottage, two forest service cabins and two Government Camp chalets closing. The Covid-19 shut down will hugely impact our April sales. Many sellers are holding off putting their homes on the market till things open up a bit more. Current inventory sits at 33 properties for sale.
The twelve sales are listed below.
What Buyers and Sellers Want on Mt. Hood
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Today’s Homebuyers Want Lower Prices. Sellers Disagree.
The uncertainty the world faces today due to the COVID-19 pandemic is causing so many things to change. The way we interact, the way we do business, even the way we buy and sell real estate is changing. This is a moment in time that’s even sparking some buyers to search for a better deal on a home. Sellers, however, aren’t offering a discount these days; they’re holding steady on price.
According to the most recent NAR Flash Survey (a survey of real estate agents from across the country), agents were asked the following two questions:
1. “Have any of your sellers recently reduced their price to attract buyers?”
Their answer: 72% said their sellers have not lowered prices to attract buyers during this health crisis.
2. “Are home buyers expecting lower prices now?”
Their answer: 63% of agents said their buyers were looking for a price reduction of at least 5%.
What We Do Know
In today’s market, with everything changing and ongoing questions around when the economy will bounce back, it’s interesting to note that some buyers see this time as an opportunity to win big in the housing market. On the other hand, sellers are much more confident that they will not need to reduce their prices in order to sell their homes. Clearly, there are two different perspectives at play.
Bottom Line
If you’re a buyer in today’s market, you might not see many sellers lowering their prices. If you’re a seller and don’t want to lower your price, you’re not alone. If you have questions on how to price your home, let’s connect today to discuss your real estate needs and next steps.
Mt. Hood History App from Mt. Hood Territory
Friday, April 10, 2020
Mt. Hood Territory recently promoted a new app for you to explore some Mt. Hood history. You can learn much on each of these Heritage Trail Sites either by visiting the Mt. Hood Territory website or download the app to your phone as you drive along and visit these historic places.
We celebrated the 175th anniversary of the Oregon Trail in 2018. This Oregon Trail section has just been added to the app including Summit Meadows, Tollgate, and Laurel Hill near Government Camp.
Apps can be found here:
What about the Mt. Hood Real Estate Market Today
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Looking to the Future: What the Experts Are Saying
As our lives, our businesses, and the world we live in change day by day, we’re all left wondering how long this will last. How long will we feel the effects of the coronavirus? How deep will the impact go? The human toll may forever change families, but the economic impact will rebound with a cycle of downturn followed by economic expansion like we’ve seen play out in the U.S. economy many times over.
Here’s a look at what leading experts and current research indicate about the economic impact we’ll likely see as a result of the coronavirus. It starts with a forecast of U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
According to Investopedia:
“Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period. As a broad measure of overall domestic production, it functions as a comprehensive scorecard of the country’s economic health.”
When looking at GDP (the measure of our country’s economic health), a survey of three leading financial institutions shows a projected sharp decline followed by a steep rebound in the second half of this year:
A recent study from John Burns Consulting also notes that past pandemics have also created V-Shaped Economic Recoveries like the ones noted above, and they had minimal impact on housing prices. This certainly gives hope and optimism for what is to come as the crisis passes.
With this historical analysis in mind, many business owners are also optimistic for a bright economic return. A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers survey shows this confidence, noting 66% of surveyed business owners feel their companies will return to normal business rhythms within a month of the pandemic passing, and 90% feel they should be back to normal operation 1 to 3 months after:
From expert financial institutions to business leaders across the country, we can clearly see that the anticipation of a quick return to normal once the current crisis subsides is not too far away. In essence, this won’t last forever, and we will get back to growth-mode. We’ve got this.
The Mt. Hood real estate market has seen a major slow down with few showings and sales. Only the most serious buyers will venture out and look for property. With the lockdown, most future sellers are taking this time to prepare their homes for sale once things are opening up again. I've had three sales fail with the probable underlying reason being the uncertainty of things right now. The second quarter will take a heavy toll but by June, as the experts are predicting, things will take off like a rocket, hopefully!
Bottom Line
Lives and businesses are being impacted by the coronavirus, but experts do see a light at the end of the tunnel. As the economy slows down due to the health crisis, we can take guidance and advice from experts that this too will pass.
Mt. Hood Market Stats for February 2020
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
February saw nine sales close for the month. I expect March sales to be fairly around that same number. Lack of inventory has still kept a lid on the numbers due to lack of choices for the buyers. February had only 36 properties for sale and that was with 15 new listings.
The average sales price hit $342,700 with a marketing time averaging 123 days. This could be because of the pricing point in our area these days. As of today, two thirds of active listings on the market are greater than $300,000!
The current pause in the market should be interesting. As we slowly head towards the spring market we should see listings pick up the pace. I expect the second quarter to show few sales as a result of today's slow down but hopefully by summer we will crawl our way out of this.
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